So often we say we would die for our children as a sign of how much we cherish them and want to keep them safe. We’ve all heard of heroic acts where parents do the impossible to keep the child safe, powered by adrenaline and pure will. While that is true and powerful, I wonder […]
Perhaps it’s all the alphabet books I’ve been reading recently, but walking with my daughter through the snow today I looked at a tree and saw an elephant. The moment caused me to reflect on the wonder children bring into our lives. Everything is new and exciting – wondrous. A bag of almonds becomes a
In talking with a group of women I’m working with (developing a new curriculum for parents), one of the women shared how excited she is about Brené Brown’s new book – Rising Strong: The Reckoning, The Rumble, The Revolution. We all share a passion for books and are often sharing our new, best finds with one another.
The past week has been one of connecting, collaboration and community building. On Saturday, I joined the 10,000+ people who marched in Bellingham with my mother and daughter. Walking through the crowd and seeing people I have known for years, some for decades, I was inspired and hopeful. I participated in my first Take Back